Celtic given double injury boost as Hibs hit with two more absentees for Sunday - report
Celtic have been given an injury boost on the double ahead of their next Premiership clash, with Sunday’s opponents deprived of two more players.
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Hibs without eight players to face Celtic - and situation won't improve any time soon
Hibs manager Shaun Maloney will be without eight first team players for this weekend’s visit by league leaders Celtic this Sunday and, offering a bleak prognosis, he does not expect the situation to significantly improve any time soon.
Hibernian lose Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of Celtic clash
Hibernian have lost Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.
Hibs blow as strike duo ruled out of Celtic clash through illness
Elias Melkersen and James Scott, who were on the bench for the 2-0 victory over Ross County last weekend, won’t be involved due to illness, taking the number of sidelined players to eight.
Elias Melkersen 'misses Hibs bounce game through illness' but Shaun Maloney pleased with striker's progress
The 19-year-old arrived during the January transfer window for a six-figure fee from Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt but has been given time to adjust to Scottish football.
Hibs recruitment explained: Ian Gordon role, shift in focus, casting net wider, loan clauses
Hibs are no different. Throughout the month of January, in the winter transfer window, eight first-team players were integrated into the first-team squad – Rocky Bushiri, Harry Clarke, Ewan Henderson, Sylvester Jasper, Elias Melkersen, Demi Mitchell, Chris Mueller and Dylan Tait – while a further nine left on permanent or loan deals.
Elias Melkersen latest as Hibs boss Shaun Maloney details improvements in training and progression to matchday squad
The 19-year-old striker moved to Edinburgh from Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt early last month for a significant six-figure fee but is yet to play a competitive game.
Hibs handed double blow ahead of Rangers trip - but Elias Melkersen could be involved
Hibs expect to be without the services of captain Paul Hanlon and midfielder Joe Newell when they head through to Ibrox on Wednesday evening.